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natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Japan's Coastline Shifts 800 Feet After Devastating January 1 Earthquake, Prompting Increased Relief Efforts"

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake on Jan. 1 in Japan's Noto Peninsula caused significant uplift, moving the coastline by up to 820 feet and creating newly exposed beaches. Satellite images and field investigations revealed the extent of the coastal changes, with some ports left dry and inaccessible to boats. The earthquake also caused nearly 14-foot-high tsunamis in certain areas. Ongoing investigations are being conducted to further understand the impact of the earthquake on the region.

via Livescience.com|

#coastline #earthquake #japan

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

Winter Storm Watch: Tracking the Latest Snow and Rain in Maine

Winter storm watches have been posted inland as a winter storm is expected to impact the area from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning. Rain and snow will develop, starting as light rain before transitioning to snow for much of the state. The coastline will see the transition last, with accumulating snow expected overnight. Snow totals will range from a coating to 2 inches along the coast, 2-5 inches north of the coast, and 5-10 inches further north, with some parts of the mountains seeing up to a foot of snow. The snow will taper off on Monday morning, with snow showers continuing in the afternoon and night. The rest of the week will be mostly dry but cold, with temperatures in the 20s to low 30s and overnight lows in the single digits and teens.

via WGME|

#coastline #mountains #rain